Business Immigration Associate (2 years)

$138,000 - $175,000/Yr

Fragomen Del Rey Bernsen & Loewy - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Business Immigration Associate at Fragomen plays a crucial role in providing expert immigration services to clients. This position involves developing case strategies, managing client communications, and ensuring compliance with immigration laws. Associates work in a collaborative environment, learning from industry experts while contributing to the firm's commitment to excellence and innovation in immigration practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop an expert-level understanding of client base and industries supported.
• Develop case strategies, including researching, drafting, reviewing, and counseling clients.
• Identify and solve escalations and areas of underperformance.
• Regularly communicate with clients and foreign nationals regarding procedural and case processing issues.
• Support clients in immigration program management and compliance.
• Assess eligibility of corporate foreign national employees for visa status.
• Prepare petitions and applications for submission to government agencies.
• Draft and prepare letters and legal documents based on established precedents.
• Conduct research to support client requests and projects.
• Proactively communicate with clients within SLAs/team protocols.
• Partner with colleagues to resolve client issues and support projects.
• Supervise junior Associates and other staff, providing mentoring and coaching.
• Seek out and implement opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn and implement guidance from supervisors.
• Use firm technology accurately and ensure complete data entry.
• Contribute to team meetings and firmwide activities.
• Ensure compliance with documented firm standards and policies.

Requirements

• U.S. JD or LLM required.
• Member of a US State bar or Washington DC bar association.
• 2-3 years of experience at Associate level.
• Expanded practical understanding of immigration law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Dedication to exceptional client service.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to contribute to a positive work environment.

Benefits

• 27 PTO days + Federal holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans + FSA & HSA Plans
• 401K plan, with company matching